Sr. Manager, Strategic R&D Operations

Solventum (3M Healthcare); Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, seeks a Senior Manager of Strategic R&D Operations to partner with the R&D VP and lead cross-functional initiatives. This role drives organizational effectiveness, connects strategy to execution, and accelerates key initiatives across global teams.

The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 10 years in R&D/Operations with strong business acumen, and a proven ability to influence in a matrixed environment. Hybrid work with travel to Eagan required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering, Science or a related discipline and 10+ years in R&D, Operations, Engineering, PMO, Strategy or Business Management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives and driving organizational projects in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with financial planning, resource management, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into action by leading cross-functional initiatives, transformation efforts, and operating model improvements.
• Lead business reviews, organizational metrics and executive reporting to create visibility and accountability.
• Support financial planning, resource allocation, investment prioritization and long-term laboratory capability planning across global R&D sites.
• Connect leaders and global teams to align priorities and strengthen operational excellence.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Influencing without authority

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/Science

Master's degree in Business/Engineering/Science

Job description

Job Description:

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Sr. Manager, Strategic R&D Operations (Solventum)

3M Health Care is now Solventum

At Solventum, we enable better, smarter, safer healthcare to improve lives. As a new company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for our customers' toughest challenges, we pioneer game-changing innovations at the intersection of health, material and data science that change patients' lives for the better while enabling healthcare professionals to perform at their best. Because people, and their wellbeing, are at the heart of every scientific advancement we pursue.

We partner closely with the brightest minds in healthcare to ensure that every solution we create melds the latest technology with compassion and empathy. Because at Solventum, we never stop solving for you.

The Impact You'll Make in this Role

The Senior Manager, Strategic R&D Operations serves as a strategic business partner to the Vice President of R&D and a key member of the Dental Solutions R&D leadership team. This role enables organizational effectiveness by connecting strategy to execution, driving operational excellence and facilitating alignment across global R&D teams.

The Senior Manager partners with leaders across R&D, Finance, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Commercial functions to advance strategic priorities, improve performance visibility and accelerate execution of key initiatives. Success in this role requires strong business acumen, organizational agility and the ability to influence without direct authority.

The role also supports the advancement of global laboratory capabilities through strategic planning, operational coordination and continuous improvement initiatives that enable current and future innovation needs.

As a Sr. Manager, Strategy R&D Operations, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:

How you will make an impact

• Partner with the Vice President of R&D and the Dental Solutions R&D leadership team to advance strategic priorities, annual plans and organizational objectives.
• Translate strategy into action by leading cross-functional initiatives, transformation efforts and operating model improvements that strengthen execution and business performance.
• Lead business reviews, organizational metrics and executive reporting to create visibility, clarity and accountability for key commitments.
• Support financial planning, resource allocation, investment prioritization and long-term laboratory capability planning across global R&D sites.
• Connect leaders, functions and global teams to align priorities, facilitate decision making and strengthen operational excellence.

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Science or a related discipline AND 10 years of experience in R&D, Operations, Engineering, PMO, Strategy or Business Management

AND

In addition to the above requirements, the following are also required:

• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and driving organizational projects in a matrixed environment.
• Experience with financial planning, resource management, organizational performance measurement or executive reporting

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Science or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Experience in a medical device, healthcare or other regulated environment
• Experience within innovation, solution development or a technical organization
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, change leadership, executive communication and data-driven decision-making skills

Medical device, healthcare or regulated industry experience preferred.

Work location:

Hybrid Eligible (Job Duties allow for some remote work but require travel to Eagan Hub at least 3 days per week)

Travel:

May include up to 15% travel (domestic and international)

Relocation Assistance:

May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with ot